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Whisky and Other Spirits - Technology, Production and Marketing (Paperback, 3rd edition): Graham Stewart, Julie Kellershohn,... Whisky and Other Spirits - Technology, Production and Marketing (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Graham Stewart, Julie Kellershohn, Inge Russell
R2,953 R2,685 Discovery Miles 26 850 Save R268 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Whisky and Other Spirits: Technology, Production and Marketing, Third Edition continues to provide details from raw materials to the finished product, including production, packaging and marketing. It focuses on the science and technology of the process as well as the environment in which it is produced. Today, environmental concerns and sustainability of products has taken on a new level of importance. Traditional ways of packaging and marketing have also changed dramatically in recent years as the technology of packaging has moved from a staid bottle industry to spirit products that cross traditional beverage categories and packaging. This new edition provides the latest changes in industry and the beverages market. All chapters are updated, with new chapters added to help improve research and development, and to increase production of not only whiskey but other spirits such as gin and rum and white spirits. This new edition also discusses trendy reduced alcohol and no alcohol products.

Structure-Function Relationships of Human Pathogenic Viruses (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): Andreas Holzenburg, Elke Bogner Structure-Function Relationships of Human Pathogenic Viruses (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Andreas Holzenburg, Elke Bogner
R5,702 Discovery Miles 57 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Structure-Function Relationships of Human Pathogenic Viruses provides information on the mechanisms by which viruses enter the cell, replicate, package their DNA into capsids and mature into new virions. The relation between structural features and the pathogenicity and oncogenicity of some of the most relevant human viral pathogens are demonstrated and the acquisition of defense mechanisms through virus-host interactions are presented. In contrast to textbooks, this volume combines timely research data to provide a holistic view of viral pathogenesis.

Furthermore Structure-Function Relationships of Human Pathogenic Viruses illustrates in a single volume the fundamental processes involved in viral life cycles using up-to-date information from research laboratories around the world. Knowledge of these processes is crucial to develop rationales for the design of future drugs. The timeliness of the data and the comprehensive yet concise approach this book takes in order to present the world of viral pathogens should make it a frontrunner in higher education and R&D.

Microbiology of Composting (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): Heribert Insam, Nuntavun Riddech, Susanne Klammer Microbiology of Composting (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Heribert Insam, Nuntavun Riddech, Susanne Klammer
R8,662 Discovery Miles 86 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Composting is increasingly used as a recycling technology for organic wastes. Knowledge on the composition and activities of compost microbial communities has so far been based on traditional methods. New molecular and physiological tools now offer new insights into the "black box" of decaying material. An unforeseen diversity of microorganisms are involved in composting, opening up an enormous potential for future process and product improvements. In this book, the views of scientists, engineers and end-users on compost production, process optimisation, standardisation and product application are presented.

Microbial Protein Toxins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.): Manfred J. Schmitt, Raffael Schaffrath Microbial Protein Toxins (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)
Manfred J. Schmitt, Raffael Schaffrath
R5,605 Discovery Miles 56 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the initial establishment of Robert Koch's postulates in the nineteenth century, microbial protein toxins have been recognized as a major factor of bacterial and fungal virulence. An increasing number of proteins produced and secreted by various bacteria, yeasts and plants are extremely toxic and most of them developed remarkably "intelligent" strategies to enter, to penetrate and to finally kill a eukaryotic target cell by modifying or blocking essential cellular components.

This book describes the strategies employed by protein toxins to render their pro- and eukaryotic producers a selective growth advantage over competitors. In providing an up-to-date overview on the mode of protein toxin actions, it accommodates biomedically and biologically relevant toxin model systems. As a result, it significantly broadens our perspective on biochemical architecture and molecular ploy behind the lethal principles of pro- and eukaryotic toxins.

Staphylococcus - Molecular Genetics (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Jodi Lindsay Staphylococcus - Molecular Genetics (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Jodi Lindsay
R5,690 Discovery Miles 56 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The staphylococci are important pathogenic bacteria responsible for a variety of diseases in humans and other animals. They are the most common cause of hospital-acquired infection. Antibiotic resistant strains (MRSA) have become endemic in hospitals in most countries, causing major public health issues. In addition, the incidence of new strains that cause severe community-acquired infections in healthy people is increasing and MRSA strains are emerging in agricultural and domestic animals. In the race to understand staphylococcal pathogenesis, the focus has been on genetics, as a bacterium can only do what its genes allow. The publication of the first staphylococcal whole genome sequence in 2001 paved the way for a greater understanding of the molecular basis of its virulence, evolution, epidemiology, and drug resistance. Since then, the available genomic data has mushroomed and this, coupled with the major advances in genetic know-how and the availability of better genetic tools, has

Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology Protocols - Synthetic and Systems Biology - Tools (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Terry J.... Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology Protocols - Synthetic and Systems Biology - Tools (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Terry J. McGenity, K.enneth N. Timmis, Balbina Nogales
R4,164 R3,594 Discovery Miles 35 940 Save R570 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This Volume presents generic protocols for wet experimental and computer-based systems and synthetic biology approaches relevant to the field of hydrocarbon and lipid microbiology. It complements a second Volume that describes protocols for systems and synthetic biology applications. The wet experimental tools presented in this Volume include protocols for the standardisation of transcriptional measurements, application of uracil excision-based DNA editing for, inter alia, multi-gene assembly, the use of fluxomics to optimise "reducing power availability", and the incorporation of non-canonical amino acids into proteins for optimisation of activities. Phenome-ing microbes, using a combination of RNA-seq and bioinformatic algorithms, is presented, as is an illustration, using methylotrophs as an example, of how the different key omics approaches constitute a pipeline for functional analysis, acquisition of a systems overview, and metabolic optimisation. Complementary computational tools that are presented include protocols for probing the genome architecture of regulatory networks, genome-scale metabolic reconstruction, and bioinformatic approaches to guide metabolic engineering. The Volume also includes an overview of how synthetic biology approaches can be used to improve biocontainment. Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology ProtocolsThere are tens of thousands of structurally different hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives and lipids, and a wide array of these molecules are required for cells to function. The global hydrocarbon cycle, which is largely driven by microorganisms, has a major impact on our environment and climate. Microbes are responsible for cleaning up the environmental pollution caused by the exploitation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and will also be pivotal in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels by providing biofuels, plastics and industrial chemicals. Gaining an understanding of the relevant functions of the wide range of microbes that produce, consume and modify hydrocarbons and related compounds will be key to responding to these challenges. This comprehensive collection of current and emerging protocols will facilitate acquisition of this understanding and exploitation of useful activities of such microbes.

Cold-Adapted Organisms - Ecology, Physiology, Enzymology and Molecular Biology (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Rosa Margesin, Franz... Cold-Adapted Organisms - Ecology, Physiology, Enzymology and Molecular Biology (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Rosa Margesin, Franz Schinner
R5,662 Discovery Miles 56 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Representing the latest knowledge of the ecology and the physiology of cold-adapted microorganisms, plants and animals, this book explains the mechanisms of cold-adaptation on the enzymatic and molecular level, including results from the first crystal structures of enzymes of cold-adapted organisms.

Bacterial Growth and Form (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2001): A.L. Koch Bacterial Growth and Form (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2001)
A.L. Koch
R5,663 Discovery Miles 56 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

I assume that you already know a good deal of microbiology. In this book, I frequently use the word "we" by which I mean "you and I." Together we are going to consider bacteriology from a broader perspective and we will think our way through the important biological problems that are frequently just skipped over in every microbiology course. My most important reason for writing this book is to make accessible the relevant thinking from fields of science other than microbiology that are important to microbiology. The book is written for people that have already have a fascination with bacteria, but can see that their background for understanding is far complete. This book consists of topics that are largely omitted from microbiology textbooks and includes some mathematics, physics, chemistry, and evolutionary biology. It contains a good deal of my own work, both experimental and theoretical, together with a lot of speculation. If ten times bigger, it would be a full text book on microbial physiology. A third of the microbial physiology is covered by the recent is no longer treated even in textbook by White (2000). Another third current specialized tests and is greatly underrepresented in text books.

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections - Clinical and Pathogenic Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Anna Norrby-Teglund, Mattias... Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections - Clinical and Pathogenic Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Anna Norrby-Teglund, Mattias Svensson, Steinar Skrede
R4,134 Discovery Miles 41 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume aims to enhance the current understanding of clinical features, treatment and pathogenic aspects in necrotizing soft tissue infections. Various representative case studies are discussed to enhance the readers' understanding of these complex diseases. Necrotizing soft tissue infections are rapidly spreading infections that may cause extensive soft tissue or limb loss, multiorgan failure and are associated with a considerable fatality rate. It is undisputed that rapid diagnosis and prompt intervention is directly related to survival. The initial presentation may be limited to unspecific symptoms such as tenderness, swelling, erythema and pain. Thus, diagnosis and management are challenging due to heterogeneity in clinical presentation, in co-morbidities, in microbiological aetiology, as well as in the pathogenic mechanisms. An international and multidisciplinary consortium, INFECT, has for the last 6 years been pursuing research aimed to advance the understanding of the clinical and pathogenic aspects of these infections. A central part has been to create a comprehensive clinical registry and associated biobank which have also formed the basis for the experimental studies. Using the INFECT patient cohort, as well as an integrated systems biology approach in patients and clinically relevant experimental models, an advanced insight of diagnostic features, causative microbial agents, treatment strategies, and pathogenic mechanisms (host and bacterial disease traits and their underlying interaction network) has been obtained.

Parasite Genomics Protocols (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Sara E. Melville Parasite Genomics Protocols (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Sara E. Melville
R2,971 Discovery Miles 29 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Parasitic diseases remain a major health problem throughout the world, for both humans and animals. For many of us, our technologically advanced lifestyle has decreased the prevalence and transmission of parasitic diseases, but for the majority of the world's population, they are ever present in homes, domestic animals, food, or the environment. The study of parasites and parasitic disease has a long and distinguished history. In some cases, it has been driven by the great importance of the presence of the parasite to the community, for example, those that affect our livestock. In other cases, it is clear that applied research has suffered for lack of funding because the parasite affects people with few resources, such as the rural poor in resource-poor countries. These instances include the so-called "neglected diseases," as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). Parasites have complicated life cycles, and a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of a particular parasite species is vital in attempts to avoid, prevent, or cure infection or to alleviate symptoms. Of course, the biological characteristics that each parasite has developed to aid survival and transmission, to avoid destruction by the immune system, and to adapt to a changing environment are of lasting fascination to basic biologists as well. The elegance of these biological systems has ensured that the study of protozoan and metazoan parasites also remains an active field of research in countries where the diseases are not a threat to the population.

Lymphoid Organogenesis - Proceedings of the Workshop held at the Basel Institute for Immunology 5th-6th November 1999... Lymphoid Organogenesis - Proceedings of the Workshop held at the Basel Institute for Immunology 5th-6th November 1999 (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
Fritz Melchers
R4,371 Discovery Miles 43 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It has been clear for a long time that after transplantation of a lymphoid organ, hematopoietic stem cells can regenerate the compartments of the organ, provided that the rest of its architecture - the strome, the epithelia and the vessels - is intact. Ahead lies the even greater challenge to assemble also these other architectural elements of a lymphoid organ by transplanting stem cells. The workshop on lymphoid organogenesis was convened to review current knowledge of and experimental skills involved in this grand project to build a lymphoid organ from its individual cellular components.

Root Genomics (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Antonio Costa De Oliveira, Rajeev Varshney Root Genomics (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Antonio Costa De Oliveira, Rajeev Varshney
R4,401 Discovery Miles 44 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the predicted increase of the human population and the subsequent need for larger food supplies, root health in crop plants could play a major role in providing sustainable highly productive crops that can cope with global climate changes. While the essentiality of roots and their relation to plant performance is broadly recognized, less is known about their role in plant growth and development. Root Genomics examines how various new genomic technologies are rapidly being applied to the study of roots, including high-throughput sequencing and genotyping, TILLING, transcription factor analysis, comparative genomics, gene discovery and transcriptional profiling, post-transcriptional events regulating microRNAs, proteome profiling and the use of molecular markers such as SSRs, DArTs, and SNPs for QTL analyses and the identification of superior genes/alleles. The book also covers topics such as the molecular breeding of crops in problematic soils and the responses of roots to a variety of stresses.

The Bunyaviridae (Hardcover, 1996 ed.): Richard M. Elliott The Bunyaviridae (Hardcover, 1996 ed.)
Richard M. Elliott
R5,785 Discovery Miles 57 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this comprehensive reference, leading researchers examine the biology, molecular biology, and diseases of the Bunyaviridae, and provide up-to-date information on the genetic characterization and variations of this virus group. The chapters deal with the molecular biology of five genera: Bunyavirus, Hantavirus, Nairovirus, Phlebovirus, and Tospovirus. The chapters examine Bunyaviridae assembly and intracelluar protein transport as well as Bunyaviridae genetics. The contributors discuss the Bunyaviridae diseases, including the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Host-Pathogen Interactions in Streptococcal Diseases (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): G. Singh Chhatwal Host-Pathogen Interactions in Streptococcal Diseases (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
G. Singh Chhatwal
R5,292 R4,945 Discovery Miles 49 450 Save R347 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Streptococci are Gram-positive bacteria that cause a wide spectrum of diseases, such as pharyngitis, necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, as well as rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease as sequelae. Antibiotics alone have not been able to control the disease and in spite of many efforts an effective vaccine is not yet available. A prerequisite for novel and successful strategies for combating these bacteria is a complete understanding of the highly complex pathogenic mechanisms involved, which are analyzed in this volume. In ten chapters, prominent authors cover various aspects including streptococcal diseases and global burden, epidemiology, adaptation and transmission, and molecular mechanisms of different diseases, as well as sequelae, vaccine development and clinical management. This book will serve as a valuable reference work for scientists, students, clinicians and public health workers and provide new approaches to meeting the challenge of streptococcal diseases.

Symbiotic Soil Microorganisms - Biology and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Neeraj Shrivastava, Shubhangi Mahajan, Ajit... Symbiotic Soil Microorganisms - Biology and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Neeraj Shrivastava, Shubhangi Mahajan, Ajit Varma
R5,175 Discovery Miles 51 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores microbial symbiosis, with a particular focus on soil microorganisms, highlighting their application in enhancing plant growth and yield. It addresses various types of bacterial and fungal microbes associated with symbiotic phenomena, including rhizobium symbiosis, arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, algal/lichen symbiosis, and Archeal symbiosis. Presenting strategies for employing a diverse range of bacterial and fungal symbioses in nutrient fortification, adaptation of plants in contaminated soils, and mitigating pathogenesis, it investigates ways of integrating diverse approaches to increase crop production under the current conventional agroecosystem. Providing insights into microbial symbioses and the challenges of adopting a plant-microbe synergistic approach towards plant health, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and anyone in industry working on bio-fertilizers and their agricultural applications.

Bacterial Diversity in Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Dinesh K Maheshwari Bacterial Diversity in Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Dinesh K Maheshwari
R5,434 R5,087 Discovery Miles 50 870 Save R347 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The earth s biodiversity is a degree of ecosystem health which is vital to ecology and environmental sustainability. The microbial world is the largest unexplored reservoir. The agro-ecosystem enriched with rhizosphere implicit abundant and species-rich component of microbial diversity. Its global exploration designs a worldwide framework for agricultural sustainability adjoining benefits in its conservation.

Agricultural sustainability requires a major share from ecosystem management which is better paid by microbial diversity and conservation. Diversity of bacteria influences plant productivity providing nutrient convenience from soil instead altering per se community and diversity in the rhizosphere where they may influence mechanistic competent and antagonistic micro-flora. The potential species among the diversity are therefore, essential subjective to their maintenance for use around the globe. Microbial population in agro-ecosystem is influenced by stresses, reduce functionality as a component. It is therefore, important to explore secrets of planned strategy so as to unravel the microbial diversity and conservation in agricultural development. Microorganisms are minute, pervasive in nature and alleged as disease host instead tiny recognize as employee of agro-ecosystem, indulge in agricultural development and potential contributor in world of ecological and economical wealth creation. This step pertinently would help to launch scientific motivation needed to support the refrain of microbial diversity and conservation."

Biology of Negative Strand RNA Viruses: The Power of Reverse Genetics (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Yoshihiro Kawaoka Biology of Negative Strand RNA Viruses: The Power of Reverse Genetics (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Yoshihiro Kawaoka
R5,641 Discovery Miles 56 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Negative-strand RNA viruses, so named because of the polarity of their genomic RNA to mRNA, include important human and non-human pathogens. This volume covers major advances in reverse genetics techniques over the past decade, state-of-the-art basic science and the clinical implications of experimental findings. This should rekindle interest in negative-strand RNA viruses among readers, including those in other disciplines, leading to further progress in understanding these important viruses and in developing effective measures of control.

Environmental and Microbial Relationships (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2016): Irina S. Druzhinina, Christian P. Kubicek Environmental and Microbial Relationships (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2016)
Irina S. Druzhinina, Christian P. Kubicek
R6,824 Discovery Miles 68 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume provides insights into current research on fungal populations, communities and their interactions with other organisms. It focuses on fungal responses to the physical environment; interactions with bacteria, other fungi, invertebrates and plants; the role of fungi in ecosystem processes such as decomposition and nutrient cycling; and aspects of biogeography and conservation. Since the publication of the second edition of Volume IV in 2007, the massive use of "omics" methods has revolutionized our understanding of fungal lifestyles. Highlighting these advances, the third edition has been completely updated and revised. Several chapters deal with various applications of genomics and transcriptomics in biological pest control, as well as interactions with other living systems. This is an invaluable source of information both for scientists who wish to update their knowledge of current advances and for graduate students interested in obtaining a comprehensive introduction to this field of research.

Genomics of Soil- and Plant-Associated Fungi (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Benjamin A. Horwitz, Prasun K. Mukherjee, Mala Mukherjee,... Genomics of Soil- and Plant-Associated Fungi (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Benjamin A. Horwitz, Prasun K. Mukherjee, Mala Mukherjee, Christian P. Kubicek
R5,448 R5,101 Discovery Miles 51 010 Save R347 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume addresses the similarities and also the differences in the genomes of soil saprophytes, symbionts, and plant pathogens by using examples of fungal species to illustrate particular principles. It analyzes how the specific interactions with the hosts and the influence of the environment may have shaped genome evolution. The relevance of fungal genetic research and biotechnological applications is shown for areas such as plant pathogenesis, biomass degradation, litter decomposition, nitrogen assimilation, antibiotic production, mycoparasitism, energy, ecology, and also for soil fungi turning to human pathogens. In addition to the model organisms Neurospora and Aspergillus, the following species are covered providing a view of pathogens and mutualists: Trichoderma, Fusarium oxysporum, Cochliobolus heterostrophus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Rhizopus oryzae, Podospora anserina, and species belonging to Agaricomycetes, Archaeorhizomycetes and Magnaporthaceae. Ecology and potential applications have guided the choice of fungal genes to be studied and it will be fascinating to follow the trends of future sequencing projects.

Organofluorines (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): A. H. Neilson Organofluorines (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
A. H. Neilson
R7,757 Discovery Miles 77 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume, written by a range of international experts, covers a wide range of topics involving organic fluorine compounds. Each chapter is preceded by a summary and includes extensive illustrations and references. The chapters cover atmospheric chemistry, application of 19F NMR, partition, degradation and transformation, naturally occurring organic fluorine compounds, toxicology of perfluoroalkanes and phosphorofluoridates, and application of aromatic compounds to the elucidation of the mechanism of cytochrome P450.

Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes - Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes, held... Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes - Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes, held 16-21 October 1996 in Faisalabad, Pakistan (Hardcover, 1998 ed.)
K.A. Malik, M. Sajjad Mirza, J.K. Ladha
R4,406 Discovery Miles 44 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Diazotrophic bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen to plant-useable form and this input of nitrogen through biological fixation is of great agronomic importance. The contributions presented in this volume relate to free-living nitrogen fixers and the diazotrophs associated with plants. Symbiotic association of Frankia with non-legumes and cyanobacterial associations are also discussed. Research topics covered in this volume include the biochemistry and genetics of diazotrophs, recent developments in improvement of plant-microbe interactions and their molecular basis, the use of molecular probes in taxonomy and ecology of diazotrophs and reports on field applications, agronomic importance and improvement in methodologies for assessing their contribution to plants. This book provides valuable information not only for researchers working in the field of biological nitrogen fixation but also for biochemistry, molecular biologists, microbiologists and agronomists.

Cuatro Cienegas Ecology, Natural History and Microbiology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Valeria Souza, Gabriela Olmedo-Alvarez,... Cuatro Cienegas Ecology, Natural History and Microbiology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Valeria Souza, Gabriela Olmedo-Alvarez, Luis E. Eguiarte
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The aim of this first book is to introduce the readers of the series to why Cuatro Cienegas Basin (CCB) is so unique, starting with the reason why astrobiologists became interested in this oasis in the first place; namely, the high diversity and abundance of stromatolites and microbial mats in continental waters to be found in the desert oasis. As NASA has long since discovered, the basin may offer the best analog of early Earth. In essence, CCB is a time machine that can take us far back and forth in time. In the respective chapters, the contributing authors explain the extraordinary microbial diversity of Cuatro Cienegas Basin from various perspectives. In order to do so, they explain their journey as well as the different tools used to unravel the basin's mysteries, such as: Why are there so many species in a place without food? How has life there survived the enormity of tectonic shifts through the ages, maintaining its ancient marine heritage?

Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Nagina Parmar, Ajay Singh Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Nagina Parmar, Ajay Singh
R5,296 R5,000 Discovery Miles 50 000 Save R296 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Over the past 4 billion years, microorganisms have contributed to shaping the earth and making it more habitable for higher forms of life. They are remarkable in their metabolic diversity and their ability to harvest energy from oxidation and reduction reactions. Research on these microbiological processes has led to the newly evolving fields of geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry, linking the geosphere and the biosphere. This volume of the Soil Biology series provides an overview of the biogeochemical processes and the microorganisms involved, with an emphasis on the industrial applications. Topics treated include aspects such as bioremediation of contaminated environments, biomining, biotechnological applications of extremophiles, subsurface petroleum microbiology, enhanced oil recovery using microbes and their products, metal extraction from soil, soil elemental cycling and plant nutrition.

Advances in Bacterial Paracrystalline Surface Layers (Hardcover, 1993 ed.): Terry J. Beveridge, Susan F. Koval Advances in Bacterial Paracrystalline Surface Layers (Hardcover, 1993 ed.)
Terry J. Beveridge, Susan F. Koval
R5,781 Discovery Miles 57 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a compilation of the research which was presented during the NATO-Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) entitled "Advances in Bacterial Paracrystalline Surface Layers" held in London, Ontario, Canada during September 27 to 30, 1992. The organizing committee consisted of the two Workshop directors, S. F. Kaval and T. J. Beveridge, and H. Konig, U. B. Sleytr and T. J. Trust; their summary statements about the significance and success of the NATO-ARWare in Chapter 37 of this book. This was the third international workshop on bacterial S-layers and it demonstrated unequivocally how rapidly research is progressing. The Workshop was made possible by financial support from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Medical Research Council of Canada (MRC), the Natural Seiences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Canadian Bacterial Diseases Network (CBDN) which is a Canadian National Centre of Excellence (NCE). We are very grateful for the support from all of these agencies since their financial aid made it possible to bring to London, Canada a truly international group of S-layer experts. We encouraged the attendance and participation of graduate fellows and research associates, and their presentations students, postdoctoral was an intense three constitute the "Poster" section of this book. The NATO-ARW day workshop held at a delightful secluded location (Spencer Hall) so that the delegates had both formal and informal occasions to interact and evolve new ideas."

The Chlamydomonas Sourcebook - Volume 3: Cell Motility and Behavior (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Susan Dutcher The Chlamydomonas Sourcebook - Volume 3: Cell Motility and Behavior (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Susan Dutcher
R4,055 R3,678 Discovery Miles 36 780 Save R377 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Chlamydomonas Sourcebook, Third Edition, Volume Three: Cell Motility and Behavior has been fully revised and updated to include the wealth of new resources for the Chlamydomonas community. The book presents the latest advances in the area from an international array of expert authors, reflecting significant advancements in our understanding of the role of basal bodies and flagella in human diseases. In addition, employing quantitative proteomics/mass spectroscopy as well as cryo EM tomography and single particle cryo EM has revolutionized our knowledge of the axoneme in terms of the location of proteins and their interactions. Current insights on mitosis and cytokinesis, flagellar assembly and motility, intraflagellar transport, and more will ensure use of this reference as a guide for understanding human diseases of the cilium.

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